MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,873 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle in a rusty condition,heavily welded and undersealed
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust system insecure at engine (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose seat (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tubular cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside of floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
rear shockers in a rusty condition
underside of vehicle in a very rusty condition,heavily welded and under sealed
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
under carriage rusted
emissions so clean wont pick up reading
Front brake pads look low.
Offside outer front driveshaft gaiter has a pinhole.
One middle silencer exhaust bracket is broken.
Some play in steering idler bushes.
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake pads look low.
Offside outer front driveshaft gaiter has a pinhole.
One middle silencer exhaust bracket is broken.
Some play in steering idler bushes.
Oil leak on engine
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Oil leak on engine
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
unable to fully inspect front Brake pads.
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
unable to fully inspect front Brake pads.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
recommend steering box free play adjusted
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
recommend steering box free play adjusted
Exhaust Rusty
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Pads not Visible
Rust on Front and Rear Suspension
Slight GearBox Leak
Slight Play in Passenger side Front Wheel Bearing
Exhaust Rusty
Rear Pads not Visible
Rust on Front and Rear Suspension
Slight GearBox Leak
Slight Play in Passenger side Front Wheel Bearing
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?
Based on 288,943 MOT tests across 28,100 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R970 ENF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 131,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 21,759 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R970 ENF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mitsubishi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R970 ENF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 19 July 2005.
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